black lung

NOUN

pneumoconiosis or anthracosis

Synonyms

WEAK

anthracosis black lung disease coal miner's lung miner's lung pneumoconiosis

Example Sentences

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Walsh’s agency oversees the Mine Safety and Health Administration as well as the administration of benefits for coal miners disabled by black lung disease.

From Seattle Times

This is important for coal miners, many of whom already suffer from preexisting lung conditions, such as black lung disease or COPD, Ihle said.

From Washington Times

Toward the end of “The Next Shift,” he introduces us to Nila Payton, a medical secretary who takes calls all day from patients with mesothelioma and black lung at the pathology office where she works.

From New York Times

Sen. Joe Manchin of West Virginia has introduced a new bill aimed toward helping the families of miners who die due to black lung disease, which is caused by inhaling coal dust.

From Washington Times

“You look at the consequences of black lung for a miner, for instance, and measure that against the fastest-growing job in the United States before COVID, was solar power technician,” he said Jan. 27.

From Washington Times